Phyllis Marie Reid, 86 of Halifax, NS. passed away January 21, 2025, at Hants Regional Hospital, Windsor. Born in Halifax, NS she was the daughter of Harold and Lorraine Garnier.

Phyllis was a government worker all her life being the Assistant to the Director at Nova Scotia Community College, Facilities Division for 20 years. She was the best Hockey mom to me growing up.

These two poems sum up my dear mom to me:

My Mother's Presence

By Kelly Roper

My mother's presence always warmed our home

With peace and security and love.

She was like a gentle breeze that wafted through

Setting things right, creating a haven for us all.

Whatever problems we had, Mom solved them.

Whatever triumphs we had, Mom celebrated them.

Whatever needs we had, Mom fulfilled them.

Surely such a mother could never drift far

From those she loved with all her heart.

Though she has left her earthly body behind,

I feel her presence still.

Mom remains close to me, she knows my sorrow,

And she enfolds me in invisible arms I can still feel,

And she comforts me.

Remembering Mom

By Kelly Roper

There are many things I'll remember

About my mom.

How soft her hands were,

How her eyes sparkled,

How her smile lit up her entire face.

I'll remember the hearty sound of her laugh,

And the tone of her voice when

Someone disappointed her.

But most of all, I'll remember how I felt

When she said to me, "I love you."

That was the best feeling in the world,

To know this very special woman

Loved me with all her heart.

Of all the memories that may dim

In the coming years,

That feeling is something I know

I'll never forget. And I just want to say,

I love you too, Mom.

Phyllis is survived by her son, Anthony Harold Reid; brother, Sonny (Ron) wife Toni Garnier; sisters, Shirley Garnier, and Barbara Boudreau.

She was predeceased by her husband, Wendell; mother, Lorraine; father, Harold; brother, Keith; and brother in-law, Nick Boudreau.

Cremation has taken place and interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.